Untitled
1970
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ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 60 x 60 cm (23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Accession Number
2007.6.20
Art Historical Context
Ad Dekkers' *Untitled* (1970) is a striking example of the Dutch artist's precise geometric abstractions, created during a pivotal moment in post-war European minimalism. Working in ink on paper, Dekkers rendered linear structures that explore spatial tension and optical effects, drawing from the legacy of De Stijl and constructivism. This square-format drawing, measuring 60 x 60 cm, exemplifies his systematic approach, where simple lines build complex illusions of depth and movement—hallmarks of his brief but influential career, cut short by his death in 1974. The medium of ink on paper allo...